Profile

Robert L. Pelshaw is a successful commercial real estate developer and broker in the Midwestern United States, based in Omaha, Nebraska. He is an Associate Trainer for Dr. John C. Maxwell’s EQUIP Milton Leader Mandate. Bob devotes time, energy, and personal resources to public and community outreach activities; serving diverse organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands, the Omaha Civil Rights Hearing Board, the Douglas County Republican Party, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Bob Pelshaw’s unique spirit of entrepreneurship is the driving force behind the creation of several business entities, capitalizing on current and future opportunities in commercial real estate development, urban and rural planning, as well as emerging domestic and international energy project investment. His participation with governmental and corporate companies in Kenya centers on business leadership and investment strategies to assist in addressing the energy crisis in Eastern Africa. Projects include hydro-electric plants in Chinga, Gikira, and Ihururio, Kenya. Renewable energy such as wind turbines and solar panels to complement diesel generators is being developed to power the Kenyan telecom industry.

Closer to home, Bob has formed Property Energy Solutions. The company is designed with a mission to sell, install, and service top quality wind turbines. Customers include real estate developers, retail stores, shopping centers, and other customized power users. Property Energy has teamed up with Southwest Windpower, the largest producer of 400-3000 Watt wind generators. The Pelshaw Group is in discussions with retail business clients for the installation of demonstration small wind turbines at several geographical locations.

Bob Pelshaw is more than a successfully driven businessman. Bob is fundamentally and intrinsically an ambassador for good deeds, care of the planet, and love of humanity. His monograph published in 2000 Raising Up the Champion Within You is a thoughtful guide to fulfilling dreams and appreciating talent. Like his literary hero, King David, Bob applies character and faith to his daily interactions. In so doing, he reaps the benefits through his businesses and generously re-allocates them to an extended family of colleagues, friends, and community.

Richard Pelshaw is a Sales Director for Property Energy Solutions, a business unit of The Pelshaw Group. Richard is a specialist in the marketing and sale of the Skystream 3.7 wind generator, manufactured by Southwest Windpower. Additional wind turbines will be coming on-line as the wind power industry continues to grow.

Richard’s background and experience include management responsibilities in the auto business, glass industry, construction, and warehouse inventory control. Added to supervisory work history is the ownership of several service and retail businesses.

The current focus and interest nationally in renewable energy in residential and business applications has created a unique opportunity for The Pelshaw Group to engage in this strategic direction. There exists a competitive advantage, given the company’s successful commercial real estate development achievements, building retail businesses suited to renewable energy applications, such as wind and solar power.

Richard’s initial concentration will be on researching and identifying the rural wind energy market, building client relationships, and assessing emerging business trends.

Carlos Mendez is the Chief Financial Officer and manages all accounting functions for the Pelshaw Group, which comprises the following business divsions: R. L. Pelshaw Company, Pelstar Development LLC, and Property Energy Solutions LLC. Carlos received his academic credential in public accounting at the Universad Santa Maria in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela. After immigrating to the United States and settling in Omaha, Nebraska, he attended Metropolitan Community College where he received an Associate Degree in Business Management and Accounting.

Carlos began his career with the Pelshaw Group in 2006 as Bilingual Administrator.  The commercial real estate industry’s complex organizational structure suits Carlos’ skills admirably.  His ability to respond and adjust to the quickly changing climate of balancing client needs with market demands is a valuable asset to the Pelshaw Group’s management team.  He is strategically positioned to be a major player in the future growth of the group.

Carlos Mendez’ business routines are not confined to office systems and procedures. He engages in daily public relations and marketing activities when meeting with prospective buyers and tenants, showing properties, and sharing local community information, as well as important neighborhood characteristics. Frequent liaison between and among representatives of the diverse Pelshaw Group business units allows Carlos to learn first-hand the dynamics of work flows and processes.

Carlos’ hallmark is professionalism—not only at work but in his relationships with staff, colleagues, and the public. He practices the lessons of life-long learning and is ready to benefit from business and personal growth opportunities as they present themselves.

David Catalan is the Chief Operating Officer for the Pelshaw Group. Prior to establishing his consulting practice in April of 2008, David Catalan was the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands from August, 2002, to February, 2008.

David served as a Cabinet member in the office of former Mayor of Omaha, Hal Daub, during the last year of that administration in the capacity of Director of Workforce Development for the City of Omaha.  Before that he was Executive Director of the Omaha Press Club, a private membership organization promoting excellence in journalism and press relations.

Prior to joining the Press Club, David was on the administrative staff of Metropolitan Community College for three years. He managed the areas of Marketing, Public Relations, Finance, Planning, Staff Development, and Facilities as Vice-President of Finance and Administrative Services. During his tenure there, the Workforce Development Institute was established.

David Catalan came to Omaha from Los Angeles in 1980 with the Union Pacific Railroad and served with the railroad in a variety of positions, including Government Affairs and Community Relations, until 1993 when it was reported erroneously that he had retired. As you can see, that is not the case.

David has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and has attended Harvard’s Program for Management Development, the Alliance Francaise in Paris, and the English Institute in Heidelberg.

He served in the military during 1960-1966 in California, Germany, and France.

David’s civic and community involvement is quite extensive. He has served a Governor-appointed position on the Nebraska Arts Council, as a board member of the Omaha Community Foundation, the Douglas County Health Department, and the G.I. Forum of Nebraska. He was President of the Friendship Force of Eastern Nebraska.

Carlos Millan is the Director of Research and Administration for the Pelshaw Group. In addition to strong administrative skills, Carlos brings a rich academic foundation in accounting gained at the University of Antonio Narino in his native Bogota, Colombia. In Omaha, Nebraska, which is now home, Carlos attended Metropolitan Community College and was awarded an Associate Degree in Accounting in 2008.

Carlos began his career with the Pelshaw Group in 2006 as a Research Associate, where he developed research models for local, regional, and national economic indicators in support of commercial real estate strategies.

Carlos Millan’s five-year experience with the firm of Ernst & Young prior to joining the team at the Pelshaw Group provided a comprehensive understanding of analytical reasoning—a critical skill in the research business. This skill resonates even higher in a multi-layered corporate organization with diverse operating divisions; from site identification and acquisition, to construction, financing, leasing, and facility management.

Carlos is a results-driven professional who maps a project from start to finish with clarity and accuracy. He is a respected team player who honors and seeks input, as well as direction, from colleagues. Carlos approaches new challenges with determination and a need to produce end products which greatly enhance the reputation and success of the Pelshaw Group.